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Reporting on education in New Orleans and across Louisiana. This category explores how policies, leadership, and community voices shape the experiences of students, teachers, and families—covering everything from classroom challenges to school reforms and success stories.

Board says RSD will recommend against charter renewal

by Heather Miller December 1, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

Board nixes plan to split Camp and Olivier campuses by grade level

by Lillie Martin November 30, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

KIPP votes to stay with RSD

by Kelsey Foster November 30, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

Exceptional emphasis on extra-curriculars, community involvement

by Joshua Johnston November 30, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

School board member-elect Sarah Usdin visits Warren Easton

by Marta Jewson November 30, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

Ethics Board faults Moton principal for hiring kin

by Jessica Williams November 29, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

Board resists OneApp process, saying prospective students need to visit school

by Kelsey Foster November 29, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

Board meeting agenda released

by Charter Schools Editor November 29, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

Joseph irked by shared leadership; enrollment gap triggers staff cuts

by Kelsey Foster November 28, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

Primer: How private retirement plans are different than state pensions

by Jessica Williams November 28, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

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